Himachalpradesh

Over 100 roads closed as rain lashes parts of Himachal, Met dept predicts heavy rain on Aug 10

Heavy rains lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh, causing landslides and closing of more than 100 roads in the state. The meteorological office in Shimla has issued an 'orange' warning for moderate to heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places in the state on August 10. Let’s listen in to what IMD scientist have predicted

7 Devotees of Vaishno Devi die in bus accident on Ambala-Delhi-Jammu National Highway

At least seven people lost their lives and several others were severely injured after a bus met with an accident on the Ambala-Delhi-Jammu National Highway on May 24. All the injured were taken to the hospital. The passengers inside the bus were travelling from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh to the Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu.

Snow Marathon 2024: Human perseverance prevails despite ‘Route’ change due to Avalanche

Amidst the challenges thrown by mother nature, participants of the Snow Marathon 2024 have shown immense grit and courage despite a last minute route change due to avalanche in Sissu region of Himachal Pradesh. The participants were present to collect their race-bibs and jerseys where they were also being medically examined by doctors. Watch for more

Dams built violating rules make Himachal floods worse

21 dams have not adhered to the safety norms and legal action will be taken against them, the state government said

Heavy rain batters North India; Delhi breaks 40-year rainfall record, landslides in Himachal Pradesh

Heavy monsoon spells disrupt lives across North India, and the India Meteorological Department points towards the confluence of western disturbance and monsoonal winds for the intense showers this season. As per the weather department, rainfall in northwest India has bridged the deficit for the entire country. According to officials, the cumulative rainfall during the monsoon is two percent above the normal rainfall of 239.1 mm. The cumulative rainfall is 243.2 mm this season.